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Opinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5County Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… own. To be eligible for UI benefits an individual must be ready, willing, and able to work and have earned sufficient … employment. Individuals who are incarcerated are not ready, willing, and able to work and, therefore, are not … potentially recertify for UI benefits while incarcerated by limiting the ability to contact NYS Department of Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… service credit for all their public employment beginning with the date they joined NYSLRS. Some members can purchase … service credit earned during the marriage will be credited to the spouse even if purchased after the marriage ends. … year of credited service at retirement, up to a maximum of two additional years (Article 19 of the Retirement and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… test files, OSC will conduct formal interface testing with agencies between December 7 and 18, 2020, during Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineCentral Office – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… York’s (CUNY) Central Office adequately ensured that all bank accounts were authorized and only used for appropriate … and transactions. The audit covers CUNY Central Office bank accounts for the period January 1, 2013 through July 13, … requires the University Controller to ensure that each bank account complies with University policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/central-office-controls-over-bank-accountsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… the New York State Canal Corporation’s (Corporation) inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and … structures are periodically inspected and whether inspection results are considered when maintenance activities … in good condition. The Corporation’s Canal Structure Inspection Manual-95 has established inspection requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 … Section 2601 of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules requires that all moneys paid into the New York … or no heirs able or willing to administer the estates), and other miscellaneous funds. Finance's Court Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsLong Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc.
… for AIDS Care, Inc. (LIAAC) charged and the Department of Health AIDS Institute (Institute) reimbursed for appropriate … organization whose stated mission is to support other health and human service organizations on Long Island. In … for AIDS Care Inc LIAAC charged and the Department of Health AIDS Inst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/long-island-association-aids-care-incReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to … and C022937, were bona fide and made in accordance with the contracts. Background The Department’s Immunization … The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… impact/revitalization, financial leveraging, and project readiness. The lack of both compliance with policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… is committed to public service and strives to be a model of what taxpayers expect from government. During the … are appropriate and dollar thresholds, as appropriate, for such items. In addition, the policies should prescribe … meetings, memberships in professional organizations, and training. In addition, an Authority procurement card was used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Career and Technical Education
… CTE programs; and accurately collecting and reporting CTE placement data. The audit covered school years 2015-16 … programs; and ensure State plans measure post-graduation placement. Key Findings DOE could not show how existing CTE … or attend. DOE does not currently report post-secondary placement data for CTE students, as required by the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world’s knowledge … duties, the Research Foundation supports SUNY’s technology transfer – a collaborative process that requires efforts from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… of Labor Standards (Division) seeks to vigorously enforce State Labor Laws (Laws), such as those that cover minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approved payment for 118 purchases totaling $38,563 made on district credit cards that did not have sufficient … The accounting records’ cash balances were overstated by about $3 million as of Dec. 31, 2019. In addition, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… activities or determine whether all disbursements were for appropriate Department purposes. Furthermore, the … such as deposit slips or issue required receipts, for all deposited revenues totaling $225,198. Record 18 … in the accounting software. Obtain any Board approval for 24 disbursements totaling $113,194 or Board approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104City of Mount Vernon – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-96-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2020 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Mount Vernon’s (City) progress, as of July/August … The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Mount Vernons City progress as of JulyAugust 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/12/24/city-mount-vernon-audit-follow-2020m-96-fCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… City of Lockport Budget Review B18110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Mount Vernon (City) officials provided proper oversight of non-payroll disbursements and the former City Comptroller (former Comptroller) properly accounted for … Determine whether City of Mount Vernon City officials provided proper oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163